December 1978
Reform and opening up, a term that had never been heard of before, spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the chapter of a new era began here.
Xu Ning's men's clothing store opened on this day. She assigned Zhuzi to work there and hired a female clerk to help.
The snack factory and cannery had been built, and Lu Xiaotang's comrades also arrived one after another. There were twenty-one people in total, seven or eight of whom were disabled.
Wang Erquan arranged them to live in the factory dormitory, and two of them worked in the braised meat shop in the city to help.
Xu Ning set the salary for these veterans at 60 yuan per month, working eight hours a day, and receiving overtime pay for overtime work.
The factory provides food and accommodation, four days of vacation per month, and two sets of work clothes every quarter.
If they go back to visit their relatives, their round-trip travel expenses can be reimbursed once a year. If they do not go back, the travel expenses will be given to them as a bonus.
After working for a year, you will receive two months' salary as a bonus, and your salary will increase by 10% in the second year.
In the future, the salary will increase by 10% every year. If the performance is good, the salary will be adjusted upward, and there will be various benefits during the New Year and other holidays.
Most of Lu Xiaotang's brothers are young men in their twenties, with only four in their thirties. When they heard that their sister-in-law offered them such a high salary, they were reluctant to accept it.
This is too much. Now regular workers in Beijing factories only earn a few dozen yuan a month, and food and accommodation are not included.
They provide food and accommodation, clothes, and so much money every month, as well as bonuses, money for visiting relatives, and various benefits.
They have so many people and the monthly expenses are quite high. We don’t know how the business will be doing yet. What if my sister-in-law suffers losses?
Wang Erquan stood in front and watched them, knowing that these guys felt the same as he did at that time.
He said seriously: "Sister-in-law gives us so much money every month, we must work hard in the future. If I find out that anyone has done something wrong to the factory, you all know the consequences."
Everyone said seriously: "Director, don't worry, we will do our best. The battalion commander and his wife are so kind to us, and we will never do anything to let the factory down."
Wang Erquan is now the director of this factory. After Xu Ning knew his abilities, he felt that it was a bit of a waste of his talent to let him manage several clothing stores, so he transferred him to the factory and made him the boss.
After the New Year, Lu Xiaotang had a brother come from his hometown to serve as deputy factory director. He and Wang Erquan were asked to be in charge of production in the factory respectively and sales outside respectively.
Grandpa Wang came back with two people and a few plaques. He is now Xu Ning's logistics manager.
He was the one who purchased whatever the factory, clothing store, and snack shop needed, and Xu Ning also assigned him an assistant.
The old man is working very hard now. Grandma Wang said that he is not only in good health but also in better spirits.
"Xiao Ning, the signboard for the clothing store is ready. Come and take a look. If there is no problem, I will have them hang it up this afternoon."
"Grandpa Wang, you are the one who makes the decisions on these matters from now on. No need to come back and ask me. You and Grandpa Qi are the most senior in our family, and your words count."
Grandpa Wang smiled from ear to ear. He waved his hands and said, "No, I'm too old! I can't keep up with the thinking of you young people. We won't feel at ease if we don't ask you.
Come and take a look, this sign is really well made. The carpenter who made the plaque said that our name is well chosen and the handwriting is also well written. ”
Xu Ning walked over and looked at a few signs. The words were written by Xu's father. The words "Niupitang" sounded majestic.
In the lower right corner are a few smaller words that say Women’s Clothing Store, and the sign below is Niupitang Men’s Clothing Store.
The pastry shop is called Red Memory. The background color of the plaque is painted army green, and the four words "Red Memory" are bright red.
She smiled and praised: "Grandpa Wang, the carpenter you found has great craftsmanship. Look how exquisite this sign is."
Grandpa Wang said happily: "This brand was made by Xiaohuan's father, the girl who works in your clothing store.
Her grandfather used to be a famous carpenter in the area, and young ladies would ask him to make furniture for them when they got married. ”
"Really? No wonder your craftsmanship is so good."
She thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa Wang, does he have time now? Let him help make some furniture for the yards we bought."
"I'll ask him later, Xiaoning, what kind of furniture are you going to make?"
"Grandpa Wang, I'll go over there on Sunday to see what they need and tell you then."
"Okay, when the time comes, you make a list for me, and I'll go buy some good wood and ask him to help with the work."
"Don't worry, Grandpa Wang, just let him do it slowly."
Grandpa Wang smiled and said, "I know. I'll take them to install the plaque."
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